Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join Mersea Ward at East Suffolk North Essex Foundation Trust, based at Colchester Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is passionate about the care of patients to join our well-established Nursing team team, in delivering a 24/7 service with the ability to work collaboratively in developing our future services. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively across professional boundaries. This role is a Fixed Term/Secondment to cover Maternity Leave from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2026. Main duties of the job As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for managing a Clinical Specialist Team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants contributing to the Trusts quality and governance agenda. You will work in partnership with the other Sisters/Charge Nurses in delivering a cohesive management approach to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Applicants must have an understanding of the current health agenda and national guidance which informs critical care practice. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR224-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties & responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties & responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse with proven experience at Band 6. Uses evidence based practice to support care delivery Evidence of implementing significant changes or service developments that promote good practice Desirable IV cannulation & venepuncture skills Leadership course Experience of relevant specialities Qualifications Essential RGN / 1st Level registration Teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Desirable Evidence of continuing education Relevant degree or working towards Advanced Life Support provider / other course of similar calibre Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current Trust wide and Department of Health initiatives Knowledge of shared Governance Evidence, understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS Demonstrates ability to influence and manage successfully Clinical expert and role model Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse with proven experience at Band 6. Uses evidence based practice to support care delivery Evidence of implementing significant changes or service developments that promote good practice Desirable IV cannulation & venepuncture skills Leadership course Experience of relevant specialities Qualifications Essential RGN / 1st Level registration Teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Desirable Evidence of continuing education Relevant degree or working towards Advanced Life Support provider / other course of similar calibre Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current Trust wide and Department of Health initiatives Knowledge of shared Governance Evidence, understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS Demonstrates ability to influence and manage successfully Clinical expert and role model Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, CO4 5JL Colchester, United Kingdom